EU: Common Clay Market 2024

Common Clay Market Size in the EU

The EU common clay market declined to $X in 2022, shrinking by -5.1% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a abrupt downturn. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Common Clay Production in the EU

In value terms, common clay production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 109%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Common Clay Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, shipments abroad of common clay increased by 14% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 15%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, common clay exports reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany was the major exporting country with an export of around X tons, which resulted at 58% of total exports. Portugal (X tons) took a 12% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Spain (12%) and the Netherlands (7.5%). The following exporters - France (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) - each recorded a 6.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to common clay exports from Germany stood at -2.0%. At the same time, Portugal (+11.4%), France (+6.1%) and the Czech Republic (+5.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Portugal emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +11.4% from 2012-2022. The Netherlands experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Spain (-2.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Portugal (+8.4 p.p.), France (+1.6 p.p.) and the Czech Republic (+1.5 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Spain (-3.3 p.p.) and Germany (-9.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest common clay supplying countries in the European Union were Spain ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together accounting for 73% of total exports. France, Portugal and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Portugal, with a CAGR of +14.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -12.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 16%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+4.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Common Clay Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, approx. X tons of common clay were imported in the European Union; approximately reflecting 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a mild setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 23%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, common clay imports surged to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Italy was the main importer of common clay in the European Union, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was near 47% of total imports in 2022. Belgium (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Poland (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 43% share of total imports. Austria (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Italy decreased at an average annual rate of -2.2% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Spain (+23.6%), Poland (+1.7%) and Austria (+1.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Spain emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +23.6% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Belgium (-1.7%), France (-2.9%) and the Netherlands (-8.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Spain (+5.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Italy (-3 p.p.) and the Netherlands (-6.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported common clay in the European Union, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Italy totaled +1.2%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Spain (+21.6% per year) and the Netherlands (+3.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 20% against the previous year. Import price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, common clay import price increased by +71.8% against 2016 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+13.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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